UPDATE: Numerous accidents are being reported this morning. Several rollover accidents. Several accidents are reporting injuries.

The Ogle County & Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office has responded to multiple vehicle crashes and vehicles in the ditch on I-39, I-90, 251, Bypass and Business 20 this morning. Please continue to use caution while traveling.

Be careful if you are traveling this morning. We been told the roads are starting to become slippery. So please slow down and turn your head lights on. We been told there have already been several minor accidents being reported.

Remember we are under a Winter Weather Advisory until 6 pm tonight.

The city of Rockford has begun salting the main roads.

Arterial Salting
February 20, 2019 – ROCKFORD – The City of Rockford Public Works Department began salting Arterial Routes at 5:00 AM today.

Decisions about further deployment will be made, as needed, according to developing conditions.

Citizens are urged to follow at a safe distance behind snowplows. This will prevent the salt that is being spread from hitting your vehicle and the added distance also allows a driver room to back up if needed.

Please contact the Street Division at 779-348-7260 with questions.

When we are not in a snow operation, we handle individual requests as needed.
Please contact us at 779-348-7260.

Decisions about further deployment will be made as needed, according to developing conditions.

The City of Rockford or its contractors are NOT responsible for plowing alley ways.

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It happened just before 5 pm near the area of Perryville and Spring Creek.

There is an accident near this intersection. Injuries were reported. At least one person is reported to be trapped inside the vehicle and extrication is being requested. Avoid this area or expect delays

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The City of Beloit Police Department is investigating a report of sexual assault involving inappropriate touching by a teacher at Beloit Memorial High School.

The teacher, Scott Abbott, 53, of Rockford, was arrested this afternoon for sexual assault of a child by a school staff person. The Rock County District Attorney’s Office will be reviewing this arrest.

The investigation is ongoing and we will not be releasing any other details today. The School District of Beloit and Beloit Memorial High School is fully cooperating with the investigation.

We will not be providing any on-camera interviews in regard to this allegation.

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It is with deep regret that the Boone County Sheriff’s Office announces the sudden passing of Detective Patrick Imrie, age 43. Detective Imrie worked for the Boone County Sheriff’s Office for the past 16 years; 6 years as a patrol deputy and 10 years as a detective. The members of the Boone County Sheriff’s Office offer our deepest condolences to the Imrie family. We ask that you keep the Imrie family and our law enforcement family in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.

The visitation and funeral arrangements are pending.

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It happened around 6:40 am this morning in the 200 block of Gail Court in Belvidere. Reports of a man has been shot near this location.

Sounds like the injuries are life threatening.

The circumstances of the shooting are not yet known.

Still developing. Check back later for updates.

UPDATE: Police said the victim is 85 years old and was shot in the head. He was alive at the scene, but was transported to OSF, where he passed away. They have not ruled out anything yet, and it is an open investigation. Belvidere Belvidere Police Chief Shane Woody said it was too early to call the death accidental, suicide or an act of foul play. The victims name has not been released, pending family notification.

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